The IELTS exam results for the paper based format are announced online after 13 days of taking the test, for computer based format the results are released online within 1 to 5 days of taking the test. The validity of the IELTS score is for only 2 years.
The candidates can access and download their respective results by visiting the IDP Education IELTS official website or the British Council account. The candidates log in to the official website using their ID number and password and download the results for future reference. The official IELTS results are given in the form of a Test Report Form (TRF) sent by the candidate’s exam center. One can request a revaluation by applying within 6 weeks of the result announcement and paying a revaluation fee of INR 12,000.
The IELTS exam result date is not fixed as the IELTS exam is a paper and computer based delivery test conducted throughout the year. The result dates vary as per the delivery of the paper and the exact date dependents on the test date and format. For computer based test the result is declared within 1 to 5 days and for the paper based test the result is declared within 13 days of taking the test.
The IELTS exam score is calculated by averaging the score of each of the Listening, Reading, Writing and the Speaking sections. Each section is graded on a scale ranging from 1 to 9, 9 being the highest and 1 being the lowest. The 4 sections are added together and divided by 4 to get the average score. The overall score indicates the average round of proficiency score across the 4 sections.
Below are some more details related to the IELTS Exam score calculation:
ILETS Exam 2025 Score Validity
The ILETS exam scores are valid for two years from the date the candidate takes the test. For example, if the candidate takes the IELTS test on July 7, 2025, the scores will be valid until July 7, 2027. During this two -year period, candidates can use their ILETS scores for applying to the admission process of universities and graduate programs, work opportunities and immigration purposes. After two years, the scores will expire and will no longer be accessible or accepted by the required institutions or organisations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The candidates can expect the result for computer delivery format within 5 days and for paper delivery format within 13 days of taking the exam.
No, there is no failing criteria in the IELTS exam.
The IELTS scores are valid for 2 years from the date of the examination.
Candidates can share their results with institutions through selecting them while the process of booking or contacting the test centre.
The test takers can check the IDP Education IELTS official website for accessing the results.